Shri Sonal Bajaj IRS (C&IT 1998) has been appointed as Director (Finance), NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd.), Mumbai, under the Department of Atomic Energy for a tenure of five years, vice Shri M Sankaranarayann IAS (Maharashtra 2003) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet at Joint Secretary Level (Level 14).
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), headquartered in Mumbai, operates under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. Established in 1987, NPCIL plays a vital role in India’s energy sector and is a significant organization often featured in Indian Bureaucracy for its contributions to sustainable power generation. The corporation is responsible for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the country’s nuclear power reactors.
NPCIL operates a robust fleet of Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) and Light Water Reactors (LWRs) across several states, ensuring the supply of safe, reliable, and low-carbon electricity. It adheres to the highest international standards of safety, quality, and environmental protection. Beyond energy generation, NPCIL collaborates with various DAE institutions to promote research, innovation, and public awareness about nuclear science. A key pillar of Indian Bureaucracy’s energy framework, NPCIL continues to drive India’s sustainable and self-reliant nuclear energy mission.
Indian Bureaucracy Network wishes Shri Sonal Bajaj the very best.